Parks & Playgrounds Archives

Step on up! Construction on Little Bay beach stairs now complete

July 3, 2023

Works to widen the timber staircase leading down to Little Bay Beach are now complete, finishing well ahead of schedule. Previously, Little Bay Beach could only be formally accessed via a single set of steep, narrow timber stairs. which made access difficult, particularly in summer when thousands of beach goers visit the beach daily carrying beach gear, eskies, fishing rods and scuba gear. The staircase has been widened using the existing footings with new Blackbutt timber treads and non-slip nosings in accordance with building regulations. Works commenced in early May 2023 and were estimated to take 12-14 weeks to complete,…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Widening Little Bay beach stairs

April 20, 2023

Weekday access to Little Bay Beach will be restricted from early May 2023 for up to three months as work commences to widen the timber staircase used to access the beach. Currently, Little Bay Beach can only be formally accessed via a single set of steep, narrow timber stairs. The narrow stairs make access difficult, particularly in summer when thousands of beach goers visit the beach daily carrying beach gear, eskies, fishing rods and scuba gear. Contractors working for Council will widen the timber staircase with new Blackbutt timber treads and use existing footings to create a wider staircase, making…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays, What to do

School holidays program in Centennial Parklands

April 7, 2023

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn colour, and the animals are preparing for the colder seasons. Autumn is the perfect season to swap screen time for green time, so get the kids back outside and into nature at Centennial Parklands! Our education experts have developed a diverse range of School Holiday Programs that are fun, nature-connected and have a splash of education for children aged up to 12 years. Led by our skilled and knowledgeable Education Rangers, children will be able to explore and discover the marvellous natural environment in the heart of Centennial Park and enjoy unique…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cooper Park Community Hall upgrade completed

April 3, 2023

Newly-refurbished Cooper Park Community Hall is open to the public following upgrade works to better cater to community needs. The much-loved facility, located in Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill adjacent to a popular children’s playground will be available for public hire for social events, recreational and community group activities from 1 April 2023. The $796,000 upgrade, delivered with funding assistance from the NSW Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, includes: Accessibility features comprising new access ramp, disabled car parking spot and internal toilets Additional external disabled toilet installed adjacent to the playground New kitchen Creation of new large internal space…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

New outdoor gyms open at Snape and Barwon Park

March 16, 2023

Two new outdoor gyms are now open for everyone to enjoy! The new gyms are located at Snape Park in Maroubra and at Barwon Park in Matraville. “These new facilities are part of Council’s continued commitment to providing more access to free, outdoor recreation opportunities for the community,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. “It’s great that the new outdoor fitness stations cater to a range of fitness levels and abilities – these are spaces for the whole community!” Creating more spaces for the community to participate in sport and recreation, particularly older people, is a key focus of Council’s Open Space…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Bondi Junction Cycleway & Streetscape Upgrade

March 12, 2023

Connecting Bondi Junction to Sydney’s CBD Waverley Council is delighted to announce the completion of the final section of the Bondi Junction Cycleway which links Oxford Street, Syd Enfield Drive and Bondi Road to Centennial Park. The Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape Upgrade is a priority project from Complete Streets, where we green and beautify public areas and footpaths, make meeting places more appealing and improve connections for cycling, walking and access to public transport. As part of the Australian & NSW Governments’ commitment to stimulating the NSW economy funding is being provided to Waverley Council to deliver infrastructure improvements…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Now open! Meeks Street Plaza creates new civic heart for Kingsford

March 10, 2023

After eight months of construction, a new community plaza in the heart of Kingsford is opening to the public today Wednesday 8 March 2023, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced. Located at the intersection of Meeks Street and Anzac Parade, the plaza includes new paving, a timber performance stage, large grass lawn area and new trees and shrubs. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker thanked the local community and businesses for their patience during the works. “The Meeks Street Plaza creates a new civic heart for the Kingsford community. It provides a much-needed gathering space for local residents, shoppers and students to spend…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Bronte House Garden Open Day

March 2, 2023

Bronte House Garden Open Day Date: 12 & 18 march 2023 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: 470 Bronte Road, Bronte Website: www.waverly.nsw.gov.au Details Visit the beautiful gardens at the Bronte House Garden Open Day! Waverley Council and the Bronte House residents welcome you to have a look around the beautiful gardens of this historic house. No booking required. Walk-ins only. For more information, please call Council’s Outdoor and Flagship Events team on 9083 8416. Bronte House Bronte House’s story begins in 1836 when William Mortimer Lewis, Colonial Architect, bought 42 acres of land at ‘Nelson Bay’ (the name given to the bay at…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

February 22, 2023

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Alison Park, Randwick. Following consultation with the community last year where the Randwick council learned more about how you use the park and your ideas for the upgrade, The Randwick council has come up with two concepts and needs your help to decide which one is the best for Alison Park! Both concepts use highly durable equipment, specially designed for Aussie playgrounds to allow kids of all ages to run, jump, climb and slide. OPTION 1 View Nature feel concept plan and artist impression Nature feel with all-timber equipment. The feature play…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five of the best kayaking and SUP spots in Woollahra

February 11, 2023

One of the most spectacular ways to explore the magnificent Woollahra Council coastline is on a kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP). There are some gorgeous secret spots that can be easily reached with a bit of paddling and the bonus of gaining some exercise while admiring the scenery. We’ve put together a list of our favourite kayaking and SUP spots so it’s time to start exploring our local waters. Most of these spots offer kayak and paddle board hire or you could, of course, bring your own. 1. Point Piper Kayaking from the stretch of beach between the…

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